LaSalle Lions 1976

The changes would go into effect for the 24-25 school year Early opinions are that very few are for any of the proposals

So let's equate this to football. Under the three high school system, we would have three schools with about 1700 students Under the two high school system, we would have two schools with about 2500 students. Regardless of the outcome, South Bend football with still suck.

Yes, it does happen everywhere else, but the only area who seems to have a problem is Indianapolis. Or at least make public of it.

I don't see these issues in other diocese. Why is Indianapolis so different?

The IHSAA has recognized two sports that have "special needs" students as well as non-"special-needs" students, Unified Flag Football and Unified Track and Field. All students must abide by the eligibility rules. There are probable more "special-needs" students in athletics that you think.

No one here is talking about the best sport, rugby. No helmets or passing. Six Nations is the best.

That's a lot of responsibility for 21.25 an hour. Doesn't seem to have much time to coach

South Bend Washington....and the rest

I find this funny that this is a mostly Indianapolis area discussion. But then again, it's Indianapolis, the rest of us don't matter.

When the big prize is the "city championship", that says a lot. I would almost consider that South Bend Schools create their own football conference.

Once again, South Bend goes 0-3 in the first round. Adams is the only hope left.

I see the all in as a big money grab for schools that don't make money from football. You hope you are in a sectional that has teams that travel well, since you get to split the sectional money. It could be a make or break for many schools.

I have always appreciated a simple approach to the tournament 1. A team must have 4 wins to qualify (only two results of a game are possible). You know what you have to do. 2. The playoffs would start the same week of our second round of the sections in order to get the pairings together based on the teams that qualified (the classes may not be equal, but refer to rule 1) 3. ADs would adjust their schedules accordingly. It may take a couple of years, but the schedules will work out. 4. The issue would be teams that get their sixth loss may tank games. You would hope that wouldn't happen, but that is the reality of any situation.

Hats off to Indiana Deaf. It is a very unique experience to watch their games. Much success to them in future endeavors.

If you read some of the previous posts, the South Bend School Board said no schools will be closed. So it will remain 4 high schools in the foreseeable future

Just for some information, in 1969, South Bend had 8 high schools in the district: Central, Adams, Clay, La Salle, Washington, Jackson, Riley, and North Liberty.

The better solution would be to combine Washington and Clay and reopen LaSalle. But no high school will be consolidated. That was from the school board

According to comments from the school board, there will be no schools consolidated. With that in mind the current populations of all the school is about: Adams 2000, Riley 1000, Washington and Clay 800 each. Many students don't attend their school for the magnet, only for their district. Also, because of Plan Z (federal order) the school boundaries are gerrymandered. There hasn't been a big name hire in South Bend for a long time. They also have trouble finding quality coaches in the middle schools. There is no Pop Warner in South Bend. There is Rocket Football, but that is more for Penn than South Bend. South Bend had more success when their middle school football was in the spring. The high school coaches could work with the kids and there was better transition to high school football. To me, that would be a tremendous first step.

Non SBCSC schedule since 1994 Adams 39-167 .282 Clay 55-141 .280 Riley 47-147 .242 Washington 56-131 .299

winning seasons since 1994 Adams 2 Clay 8 Riley 3 Washington 9

I think people aren't talking because there isn't anything unusual going on. The strong teams are strong, the weak teams are weak. I don't see anything happening that won't be expected. The topics for discussion have already been talked about. Should Elkhart and Penn leave the conference? Are the former North Star conference members happy? The South Bend/St. Joe/Marian schools...will there be any improvement this year?

That happens in South Bend alot

I say get rid of the scrimmage and go straight into week 1. This could allow for a bye week during the season or the playoffs.

Even if the ratings are a bit "premature", I still believe that the ratio of Indianapolis area schools to the rest of the state schools, is pretty much in proportion in all classes (maybe not 1A)

Just wanted to refocus the group.